What is equal resource distribution index in Malta?

Equal resource distribution index in Malta was 0.966 in 2025, according to V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.

What is the highest equal resource distribution index recorded in Malta?

The highest recorded value was 0.966 in 2021.

What is the lowest equal resource distribution index recorded in Malta?

The lowest recorded value was 0.19 in 1900.

How does Malta rank for equal resource distribution index?

Malta ranks 5th out of 175 countries with data for 2025.

Is equal resource distribution index rising or falling in Malta?

Over the last ten years it is up 1.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.

Where does this Malta data come from?

The figures come from V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Equal Resource Distribution Index. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

Equal Resource Distribution Index in Malta

Name: Equal Resource Distribution Index in Malta
Creator: V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data
License: CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)

Malta: Equal Resource Distribution Index was 0.966 in 2025. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2025)

0.966

Change on year

unchanged

World rank

5th

of 175 countries

All-time high

0.966

in 2021

All-time low

0.19

in 1900

Years of data

126

1900–2025

Equal Resource Distribution Index in Malta, 1900–2025

Source: V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.

Analysis

Malta recorded 0.966 for equal resource distribution index in 2025. That is the highest value across all 126 years on record.

Compared with earlier readings it is up 1.8% over ten years.

Over the whole period, equal resource distribution index in Malta peaked at 0.966 in 2021 and was at its lowest, 0.19, in 1900.

That places Malta 5th out of 175 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the top 10%.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Equal Resource Distribution Index in Malta, year by year

Annual values for Equal Resource Distribution Index in Malta, 1900 to 2025.
Year	Value	Change
1900	0.19	—
1901	0.19	+0.0%
1902	0.19	+0.0%
1903	0.19	+0.0%
1904	0.19	+0.0%
1905	0.19	+0.0%
1906	0.19	+0.0%
1907	0.19	+0.0%
1908	0.19	+0.0%
1909	0.19	+0.0%
1910	0.19	+0.0%
1911	0.19	+0.0%
1912	0.19	+0.0%
1913	0.19	+0.0%
1914	0.19	+0.0%
1915	0.19	+0.0%
1916	0.19	+0.0%
1917	0.19	+0.0%
1918	0.19	+0.0%
1919	0.19	+0.0%
1920	0.19	+0.0%
1921	0.19	+0.0%
1922	0.19	+0.0%
1923	0.19	+0.0%
1924	0.19	+0.0%
1925	0.19	+0.0%
1926	0.19	+0.0%
1927	0.262	+37.9%
1928	0.262	+0.0%
1929	0.262	+0.0%
1930	0.262	+0.0%
1931	0.262	+0.0%
1932	0.262	+0.0%
1933	0.262	+0.0%
1934	0.262	+0.0%
1935	0.262	+0.0%
1936	0.262	+0.0%
1937	0.262	+0.0%
1938	0.262	+0.0%
1939	0.262	+0.0%
1940	0.262	+0.0%
1941	0.262	+0.0%
1942	0.262	+0.0%
1943	0.262	+0.0%
1944	0.262	+0.0%
1945	0.272	+3.8%
1946	0.272	+0.0%
1947	0.468	+72.1%
1948	0.485	+3.6%
1949	0.485	+0.0%
1950	0.643	+32.6%
1951	0.643	+0.0%
1952	0.643	+0.0%
1953	0.643	+0.0%
1954	0.643	+0.0%
1955	0.643	+0.0%
1956	0.643	+0.0%
1957	0.643	+0.0%
1958	0.643	+0.0%
1959	0.643	+0.0%
1960	0.643	+0.0%
1961	0.643	+0.0%
1962	0.643	+0.0%
1963	0.643	+0.0%
1964	0.706	+9.8%
1965	0.706	+0.0%
1966	0.706	+0.0%
1967	0.706	+0.0%
1968	0.804	+13.9%
1969	0.804	+0.0%
1970	0.804	+0.0%
1971	0.804	+0.0%
1972	0.804	+0.0%
1973	0.804	+0.0%
1974	0.804	+0.0%
1975	0.804	+0.0%
1976	0.804	+0.0%
1977	0.924	+14.9%
1978	0.924	+0.0%
1979	0.924	+0.0%
1980	0.924	+0.0%
1981	0.924	+0.0%
1982	0.924	+0.0%
1983	0.924	+0.0%
1984	0.924	+0.0%
1985	0.924	+0.0%
1986	0.924	+0.0%
1987	0.945	+2.3%
1988	0.945	+0.0%
1989	0.945	+0.0%
1990	0.945	+0.0%
1991	0.945	+0.0%
1992	0.948	+0.3%
1993	0.948	+0.0%
1994	0.948	+0.0%
1995	0.948	+0.0%
1996	0.948	+0.0%
1997	0.948	+0.0%
1998	0.948	+0.0%
1999	0.948	+0.0%
2000	0.948	+0.0%
2001	0.948	+0.0%
2002	0.948	+0.0%
2003	0.948	+0.0%
2004	0.948	+0.0%
2005	0.948	+0.0%
2006	0.948	+0.0%
2007	0.948	+0.0%
2008	0.948	+0.0%
2009	0.948	+0.0%
2010	0.949	+0.1%
2011	0.949	+0.0%
2012	0.949	+0.0%
2013	0.949	+0.0%
2014	0.949	+0.0%
2015	0.949	+0.0%
2016	0.949	+0.0%
2017	0.949	+0.0%
2018	0.949	+0.0%
2019	0.949	+0.0%
2020	0.955	+0.6%
2021	0.966	+1.2%
2022	0.966	+0.0%
2023	0.966	+0.0%
2024	0.966	+0.0%
2025	0.966	+0.0%

Malta compared with similar countries

Malta's 0.966 is above the median for high income countries, which is 0.895, 1.1× the median. (55 countries reporting)
Malta's 0.966 is above the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 0.547, 1.8× the median. (23 countries reporting)

Averages by decade

Decade	Average	Lowest	Highest	Years
1900s	0.19	0.19	0.19	10
1910s	0.19	0.19	0.19	10
1920s	0.2116	0.19	0.262	10
1930s	0.262	0.262	0.262	10
1940s	0.3292	0.262	0.485	10
1950s	0.643	0.643	0.643	10
1960s	0.7004	0.643	0.804	10
1970s	0.84	0.804	0.924	10
1980s	0.9303	0.924	0.945	10
1990s	0.9474	0.945	0.948	10
2000s	0.948	0.948	0.948	10
2010s	0.949	0.949	0.949	10
2020s	0.9642	0.955	0.966	6

Countries ranked near Malta

2 Denmark 0.984 compare
3 Japan 0.973 compare
4 Luxembourg 0.97 compare
6 Switzerland 0.965 compare
7 Estonia 0.964 compare
7 Taiwan 0.964 compare

See the full ranking of 175 places →

More reference data data for Malta

Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.0121 (2050)
Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 0.0042 (2050)
Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 0.0205 (2050)
Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.0008 (2050)
Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 0.0205 (2050)
Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.0404 (2050)
Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 0.0227 (2050)
Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 0.0192 (2050)
Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 0.1009 (2050)
Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.0043 (2050)

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Frequently asked questions

What is equal resource distribution index in Malta?: Equal resource distribution index in Malta was 0.966 in 2025, according to V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
What is the highest equal resource distribution index recorded in Malta?: The highest recorded value was 0.966 in 2021.
What is the lowest equal resource distribution index recorded in Malta?: The lowest recorded value was 0.19 in 1900.
How does Malta rank for equal resource distribution index?: Malta ranks 5th out of 175 countries with data for 2025.
Is equal resource distribution index rising or falling in Malta?: Over the last ten years it is up 1.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Malta data come from?: The figures come from V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Equal Resource Distribution Index. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator: Equal Resource Distribution Index
Source: V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data
Licence: CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage: 175 places, 20,802 data points, 1900–2025
Last refreshed: 18 September 2026

Central estimate of the extent to which all social groups benefit from public spending and have equal access to education, healthcare, and the welfare state.